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 Gardening
Classes - Become a Victory Gardener in your own back yard!
Granny is bringing in the gardening experts from Turner Farm to offer
a three part series of basic gardening classes that will leave you feeling
like a seasoned green thumb and ready to start your own garden! This series is
for those who are new to gardening or those who would like to refresh their
knowledge. Sign up for all three classes or just one class. Classes are $12
each. All classes are at the Loveland Primary School. Registration is
required; please call 561-7400.
 Wednesday,
April 2, 6-8 p.m. - The Basic Garden Plan -
Come ready to
dream about spring! In this class, we’ll cover site selection, site preparation,
how to determine the appropriate amount to plant, where to get seeds and plants,
and other aspects to consider when beginning a garden. We’ll also discuss how
to keep a vegetable garden from being considered an eyesore and gardening in
containers.
 Wednesday,
April 16, 6-8 p.m. - Seed Starting - We’ll cover all of the basics of
starting your own plants from seeds, including how to take care of your new
babies.
Wednesday,
April 30, 6-8 p.m. - Soils and Compost - Bring some
soil from your garden site! We’ll do some simple soil tests and learn about ways
of preparing the soil for the upcoming season. We’ll also learn about the basics
of composting. Finally, we’ll discuss methods of planting and how to get
free compost from Granny. |
